Ways to Give
Why Invest in
The Arc Caddo-Bossier?
It is the generosity of our community that allows The Arc Caddo-Bossier to provide an array of services for people with disabilities. We have the privilege of offering support to individuals and families in the area. Our services can start as early as prenatal care and continue to assist individuals their entire lives. We strive to make the world a better place for people with disabilities, and your support will help us do just that. Join us as an architect of inclusion!
There are several ways to Give to The Arc Caddo-Bossier:
Planned Giving
A planned gift to The Arc Caddo-Bossier is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure that people with disabilities in our community continue to thrive for generations to come. By including The Arc Caddo-Bossier in your long-term financial plans, you become a lasting architect of inclusion — someone whose generosity will open doors, build opportunities, and change lives long into the future.
Planned gifts can take many forms, including bequests, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance designations, and retirement account beneficiary designations. No matter the size, every planned gift strengthens our ability to serve individuals and families across Caddo and Bossier parishes.
We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor or estate planning attorney to find the option that works best for you and your family. To learn more about planned giving opportunities at The Arc Caddo-Bossier, please contact us — we would be honored to speak with you.
Making an Estate Gift
An estate gift is a powerful way to leave a legacy of compassion and inclusion. By naming The Arc Caddo-Bossier as a beneficiary in your will or living trust, you help ensure that our programs and services — from early childhood education at the Goldman Schools to residential support in our Community Homes — remain strong for the people who depend on them most.
Making an estate gift is simpler than you may think. You can designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or name The Arc Caddo-Bossier as a residual beneficiary after other obligations have been fulfilled. You may also choose to direct your gift to a specific program or to the Arc Caddo-Bossier Foundation, which works to secure the long-term financial health of our entire organization.
To include The Arc Caddo-Bossier in your estate plans, please share our legal name and address with your attorney:
The Arc Caddo-Bossier
351 Jordan Street,
Shreveport, LA 71101
Tax ID: 72-0482891
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is one of the largest and most successful annual workplace campaigns, raising millions of dollars each year for charitable organizations. As the only authorized charitable solicitation in the entire Federal workforce, CFC offers federal employees and retirees a convenient way to support the causes they care about most.
Federal employees and retirees can now choose The Arc Caddo-Bossier as their designated charity through the world's largest annual workplace giving program.
The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s number is
CFC# 55406
Donate to The Arc Caddo-Bossier
Contributions can be made to support our entire organization or be designated to the following:
Goldman School & Child Development Centers: These are Type III, four-star licensed facilities committed to providing inclusive, child care and Early Head Start services.
Frost Industries and James Conly Day Program: Frost Industries provides meaningful employment for adults with disabilities, and the James Conly Day Program is licensed by the state of Louisiana to provide activities to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Community Living Supports and Services (CLSS): The CLSS division of The Arc Caddo-Bossier provides a range of training and services designed to help the adults we serve to live independently in their own homes and apartments.
Community Homes: Our Community Homes division currently has eight group homes in residential neighborhoods throughout Caddo and Bossier parishes.
GREAT Equine Assisted Services: The activities that GREAT provides to people with disabilities positively impact the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of each rider.
The Arc Caddo-Bossier Foundation: The Arc Caddo-Bossier Foundation was established to maximize our organization’s mission and ensure its financial stability for the future.
Become a Member of The Arc Caddo-Bossier
For more than 71 years, The Arc Caddo-Bossier has worked to build unlimited opportunities for people with disabilities — and it’s all thanks to the support of our donors and our community. Every membership makes a difference by:
Providing high quality early childhood educational opportunities at The Arc Caddo-Bossier's Goldman School & Child Development Centers.
Providing children and adults the opportunity to experience riding a horse and be provided with access to equine assisted services from The Arc Caddo-Bossier's GREAT Program.
Providing adults we serve employment opportunities via Frost Industries, as well as recreational day program activities at the James Conly Day Program.
Providing adults we serve communal or individualized residential opportunities, as well as supported living services.
Leveraging The Arc Caddo-Bossier's voting power to help advocate for people with disabilities and their families at the state and federal level.
We invite you to become a member to not only further support our mission, but also give you the opportunity to make your voice heard in our advocacy at the state and federal levels for people with disabilities and their families.
In-kind Gifts
In-kind gifts can be made to our organization to support our divisions. Please contact The Arc Caddo-Bossier to learn more about what types of items our organization is looking for to help sustain our mission.
A donation of any amount is very much appreciated and will be acknowledged. All donations to The Arc Caddo-Bossier are tax deductible as allowable by law.
For more information about supporting The Arc Caddo-Bossier, contact us!